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Expert Consultant on Empowerment of Marginalized Groups and Referral Coordination

LocationBosnia and Herzegovina (RS, Sarajevo, Banja Luka)
LevelSenior
Posted24m ago
Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

UNFPA is hiring a senior expert consultant to support the establishment and operationalization of a referral coordination mechanism for women's economic empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The role involves designing and launching an Investment Facility for Economic Empowerment, coordinating with various stakeholders, and providing technical support.

Role
Expert Consultant on Empowerment of Marginalized Groups and Referral Coordination
Organization
UNFPA
Location
Bosnia and Herzegovina (RS, Sarajevo, Banja Luka)
Level
Senior
Category
Policy & Advocacy

The role

Supports the establishment and operationalization of a referral coordination mechanism for women's economic empowerment and plays a central role in designing and launching the Investment Facility for Economic Empowerment.

What you'll do

  • Liaise with the RS Gender Equality Centre to coordinate consultations on the design of the Investment Facility
  • Plan and organize consultation meetings with relevant stakeholders
  • Support the organization and implementation of stakeholder validation conferences in Sarajevo and Banja Luka
  • Establish referral pathways connecting inactive and marginalized women with employers participating in preferential employment schemes
  • Provide technical support throughout the application process for Employment Bureau co-financing applications

What it takes

  • At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in empowerment, employment/entrepreneurship, or social inclusion programmes for marginalized groups
  • Advanced university degree (master's degree) in economics, business administration, policy, development studies, gender studies, social sciences/humanities, or another relevant field
  • Demonstrated experience in referral coordination across a diverse and broad range of stakeholders
  • Experience working directly with marginalized women, survivors of violence, and economically inactive women
  • Proven ability to navigate and collaborate with government partners, the United Nations system, and women's shelters
  • First-hand experience working with employment benefits and incentives for self-employment

What you'll bring

Referral coordination across diverse stakeholdersExperience with marginalized women and survivors of violenceGovernment partner collaboration experienceEntrepreneurship support including business planning and mentoringProgram design and implementationAnalytical and report writing skills

How we treat you

Competitive net salary, health insurance, other benefits as applicable

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in Bosnia and Herzegovina (RS, Sarajevo, Banja Luka).

What is the compensation package like?

Compensation includes a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

When do I need to apply by?

Applications are due by 02/28/2023.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have at least five years of experience in empowerment, employment/entrepreneurship, or social inclusion programmes and a master's degree in a relevant field.

Is the job remote or in-office?

The work schedule is not specified, but the role involves working with various stakeholders across different locations.

How to apply

Apply directly on UNFPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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